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A novel mutation of the calcium-sensing receptor gene in a Greek family from Nisyros.
Hormones (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Zapanti Evaggelia, Polonifi Aikaterini, Kokkinos Michalis, Boutzios George, Kassi Georgia, Nasiri Ansari Narjes, Kassi Eva, Polyzos Aris
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Inactivating mutations of the calcium-sensing receptor (CASR) gene cause familial hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia (FHH). Here we report three siblings with FHH caused by a novel mutation in the CASR. METHODS: The case subject was a 60-year-old patient referred because of mild hypercalcaemia, increased PTH levels and persistently low calcium/creatinine ratio. FHH was suspected and a family biochemical and...
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